[1] It is believed that in this area near the Maiden Tower the apostle Bartholomew was crucified and killed by local pagans in 71 AD.

[2] The interior of the small chapel-shaped orthodox church was decorated with icons of Bartholomew and other saints.

The church continued to operate until 1936, then it was demolished as a part of the campaign against religion.

In modern times, on the morning of June 24, the remembrance day of St. Bartholomew, the Baku diocese performs a moleben at the remains of the church.

[5] The remains of St. Bartholomew's Church were registered in 2015 as an archeological monument.